DR Power Tow-Behind 9.00 Commercial (May 2006 - July 2010) - Manual (Page 23)

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Figure 16A
Optional Hitch Plate Configurations
Figure 16B
Adjusting the Hitch Assembly
Your machine is equipped with an Adjustable Hitch Assembly to accommodate various tractor
configurations. Proper operating Tongue Height for the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM is between 10"
and 14" as shown in Figure 16A. Please adjust your machine to the proper Tongue Height by removing
the two (2) Nuts and Bolts on the Hitch Assembly and adjusting the Clevis Post to the correct Height
for your tractor. Re-install the Bolts and Nuts, spacing them as far apart vertically as possible in the
channel and tighten securely.
Tool Needed:
(2) 13/16" Wrench or Socket
Hitch Plate Kit Installation (Optional)
NOTE: Depending on the size and shape of your Lawn Tractor, different Hitch Plate Kits may be used. Pick the
configuration that aligns best with the existing mounting holes and avoids areas with other equipment
such as the gas tank, battery, or electrical wiring. You may need to drill mounting holes if none are
available. See Figure 16B for a typical installation and page 50 for the Kits that are available.
IN DETERMINING WHICH HITCH PLATE CONFIGURATION TO USE, NOTE THE LOCATION OF THE
BATTERY, FUEL TANK, ELECTRICAL WIRING, ETC., ON YOUR TRACTOR SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE THEM
WITH THE MOUNTING HARDWARE. DETERMINE THE BEST ORIENTATION OF THE HITCH PLATE TO
AVOID HITTING OTHER ITEMS WHILE DRILLING ANY HOLES.
Follow the mounting instructions provided with your Hitch Plate Kit. If you have difficulty attaching your
Hitch Plate, please call Toll-Free: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) and one of our Technical Support
Representatives will be happy to help you.
Remove Bolts
Clevis
Tractor Hitch Height
Ground
10" to 14"